How to prepare for the unexpected surprises of parenthood
By Dr Nicole Highet, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) For most people, the transition to parenthood can come with…
Pregnancy & Birth
Embracing the Beauty of Pregnancy
After experiencing pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Amanda Murphy was left with a new appreciation of how amazing and beautiful the female…
Spinning Babies: Physiology before Force
With a desire to help and support women to feel respected, loved and acknowledged through their journey into motherhood, Claire Eccleston offers her amazing…
Hello Baby! Midwifery: navigate pregnancy and the postnatal period with confidence
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it also comes with fear and uncertainties. With 25 years’ experience…
Nourish and Nurture: For a healthy, balanced life
Sophie Dunn is a passionate functional nutritionist with a desire to help others live a better and more balanced life through the nurturing of…
Are You Pregnant and Anxious About the Coronavirus?
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Pregnant women who are already at risk for anxiety or depression may experience higher stress levels what with breaking news and measures that may…
Sarah the Doula: Supporting women through birth and postpartum
As a birth and postpartum doula in Auckland, New Zealand, Sarah the Doula supports and guides women to trust in their bodies and believe that…
NaturoBest: Natural prenatal and preconception supplements
It was her battle with polycystic ovarian syndrome and then an unpleasant experience with morning sickness that fuelled Nikki Warren’s passion towards naturopathy. There were no good…
Have we lost the beautiful art of yield?
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist. © 2020. What is it to yield? To willingly bend and stretch? To willingly…
Sandpiper Photography: Sunshine, scenery and beautiful lasting memories
A born creative, Brooke Duley spent some time in the corporate world before returning to her passion and launching Sandpiper Photography. A move from the…
How to Pick a Prenatal Vitamin That’s Right for You
By Emily Folk If you are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, you already understand the importance of nutrition during pregnancy. However, even…
The Low-Down on Pelvic Girdle Pain with Ohana Health and Wellbeing
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is the new term for lower back or pelvic pain experienced during pregnancy. Research suggests that around 46% of all…
We’ve discovered the best kept secret in natural birthing
Ariel is a mum of two and the founder of Bliss Birth, changing birth experiences all across Australia with one little pink device. My…
My recovery was harder than my labour
By Kristy Manners Like most mums, I spent my first pregnancy alternating between visions of snuggling my newborn, and battling anxiety over how difficult – and painful! – childbirth could really be. Not once did I…
What Vegans Should Know About Pregnancy and Childbirth
By Emily Folk Bringing a new life into the world is incredible, regardless of your diet. However, pregnancy – and preparing for childbirth –…
Postpartum Depression: Too Little, Too Late
By Dr. Dawn Kingston For many pregnant women, thoughts of postpartum depression raise feelings of fear, dread, and loss of control. Many feel that…
Moon Boxes: Supporting women through the beautiful journey of motherhood
Romina Gardella’s passion is to support and empower women through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. She believes in the power and strength that…
Support through Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Beyond
After establishing her online eco-friendly baby product store, Lee Reicheneder looked to her next passion of helping and supporting families, and completed her doula…
Viva La Vulva: Taking care of ‘down there’
Inspired by her amazing friends giving birth to their babies, Stevie Elliott set out to find something to help heal and sooth them postpartum….
Bespoke Births: Holistic Health and Birth Support
Angela Ivory is the founder of Bespoke Births (NZ). She is a registered Homeopath – Dip Hom, RC Hom, Certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner, Certified Lamaze…